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46 And Pretty; Actress Liz Da-Silva Celebrates Birthday With Lovely Photos
Actress Liz Da- Silva has shared beautiful new photos of herself as she turned 46 yesterdayCaptioning the photos, she wrote; ”ITS MY BIRTHDAY ……FORTY SEXYHappy Birthday Elizabeth Omowunmi DasilvaGrateful for life” More photos below…. ... -
'Yul Edochie Has Done Nothing Wrong In Taking A Second Wife' - Yvonne Jegede Blows Hot
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has spoken on the criticisms fellow actor Yul Edochie has faced for taking a second wife, saying that she sees nothing wrong in it.Speaking on the recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the actress defended Edochie's choice, stating that she saw nothing inh... -
Man Who Stabs His Pregnant Wife 11 Times 8Yrs Ago Finally Imprisoned For Life
A man in Denmark has been sentenced to life imprisonment and subsequent preventive detention after stabbing a heavily pregnant woman to death in 2016, the district court in Glostrup announced the sentence.The now 30-year-old man is said to have stabbed the woman 11 times with a knife in a park near... -
Passengers Reportedly Kidnapped By Boko Haram Along Maiduguri-Kano Highway Last Night
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly kidnapped passengers along the Maiduguri-Kano highwayAccording to report, the insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, along Damaturu highway at about 5:50 pm on Monday.The insurgents reportedly blocked the highway befor... -
Anambra Auto Crash Claim Life Of Woman, 5 Critically Injured
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State said an accident involving two vehicles at Ukpo junction, along Nteje-Awka Expressway, claimed the life of a female adult on Monday night.The Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, said in Awka on Tuesday that wrongful overtaking wa... -
Nigeria’s Hajj Commission To Reduce Number Of Pilgrims’ Days In Saudi Arabia
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Mallam Jalal Arabi, has disclosed plans by the Commission to reduce the number of days to be spent by Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season.Speaking to journalists shortly after he arrived at the Prince Mohammed Bin... -
VID/PIC; Netizens Drag Actress, Yvonne Jegede For Endorsing Yul Edochie's 2nd Marriage
Netizens have dragged Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede for daring to endorse Yul Edochie’s second marriage, a thing they have kicked againstYvonne while speaking as a guest on Nedu’s podcast had endorsed the marriage, saying many of those attacking Yul for picking another wife, are children fro... -
VIDEO: Yul Edochie Emotional As Judy Austin Showers Him With Prayers
Yul Edochie was overwhelmed with emotion as his second wife, Judy Austin, showered him with heartfelt prayers and praiseHe shared a touching video on Instagram, capturing his wife’s loving words, in which she prayed for his continued success, guidance, and protection from harm.Yul Edochie encoura... -
Korra Obidi's Ex Husband, Justin Dean Threatens Her With Jail Over Defamation
Justin Dean, the ex-husband of Nigerian-American dancer and entertainer Korra Obidi, has threatened to institute legal action against her.In an Instagram story, Justin warned that if she continues to spread falsehoods about him, he will seek a restraining order and pursue jail time for her.Declarin... -
Singer, Ayra Starr Makes History, Emerges First Nigerian Female Artist On Billboard 200
Talented singer Ayra Starr has made her place in music history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to appear on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.Her remarkable achievement was made possible with the success of her second studio album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, which impress... -
Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry Official, Lamuwa Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Married Employee
Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has informed Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of the Service of the Federation, about ongoing sexual harassment allegations against Ibrahim Lamuwa, the ministry’s permanent secretary.In a letter dated May 27 addressed to Yemi-Esan, Tuggar said he felt it nec... -
UPDATE; Malawi Vice President, Saulos Chilima Dies In Plane Crash With 9 Others
Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima has died in a plane crash along with nine other passengers in the Chikangawa mountain range, a mountainous region in the north of the country.President Lazarus Chakwera announced on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that the plane went missing after failing to land a... -
"Band A Electricity With High Tariff Cheaper Than Fuel Or Diesel" - Minister Of Power, Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, said that the introduction of band A with a higher tariff has reduced electricity subsidy to ₦1 trillion from about ₦3trillion.The minister said this at the public hearing on electricity tariffs in Abuja on Tuesday. The hearing was organised by the House of R... -
Elon Musk Threatens To Ban Apple Devices If OpenAI Is Integrated At OS Level
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple Inc. devices from his companies if OpenAI’s artificial intelligence software is integrated into its operating system.On Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into iPhones, iPads, and Macs.Reacting vi... -
Singer Davido & Chioma Reportedly Set To Tie The Knot Traditionally In Lagos On June 25, 2024
Singer Davido and chef Chioma are reportedly set to tie the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos on June 25, 2024. The highly anticipated event is expected to be a grand celebration, reflecting the couple's cultural heritage and love story. Fans and well-wishers eagerly await the un... -
Two Women Arrested For Killing 63-Yr-Old Man Over Refusal To Have Threesome With Them
Two women have been arrested in Russia on suspicion of killing a man who refused to have a threesome with them.The suspects, 29 and 37, were drinking with the 63-year-old in a churchyard in Stavropol before the alleged attack occurred.The female friends reportedly beat the man to death when he refu... -
Video of Woman All Smiles As She Appears In Court For Murder of 3 Years Old Boy
The case of Bionca Ellis, 32, has garnered significant public attention and outrage due to her unsettling demeanor during a court appearance where she faced serious charges for the brutal killing of 3-year-old Julian Wood and the wounding of his mother, Margot Wood. The incident, described by autho... -
American Citizen Saved While Attempting to Commit Su!cide on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos
An American citizen on Monday, June 10, attempted to commit suicid£ on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.Lagos State Police command said the American who is in his early 30s, had directed his baby mama to park her vehicle while he walked to a spot on the bridge, intending to jump into the lagoon.... -
30Yr Old Nigerian Pilgrim Gives Birth To Baby Boy In Makkah
A 30-year-old Nigerian pilgrim gave birth to a baby boy named Mohammed at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Makkah, which is under of the Makkah Health Cluster.This marks the first birth of a pilgrim during the current Hajj season.The Makkah Health Cluster reported that the pilgrim, who wa... -
South African Gay Actress Attempts Suicide After Her Wife Dumped Her For A Nigerian Drug Dealer
Letoya Makhene, a popular South African actress allegedly tried to overdose on pills after her wife, Lebohang Pulumo Keswa, dumped her.According to the SundayWorld, the attempt to take her own life came after Keswa confronted her about allegations of her extramarital affair with a Nigerian drug dea... -
Northern Group Urges CBN To Clean Up Emefiele’s ‘Mess’
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to thoroughly clean up its structure and eliminate any lingering influences from the tenure of former Governor Godwin Emefiele.In a statement signed by Mallam Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the group’s spokesperso... -
CBN Debunks Plan To Revoke Licenses Of Fidelity, Wema, Polaris, Unity Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said there is no plan to revoke the licenses of Fidelity, Wema, Polaris and Unity Banks.The acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, on Monday, made this clarification in a statement.Recall that a circular made the round on Mon... -
BREAKING: Abducted Catholic Priest Gabriel Ukeh In Kaduna Regains Freedom
Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh, the abducted parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf LGA, Kaduna State, has regained freedom.Recall that the priest was kidnapped from the Rectory of St Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf, where he serves, on Sunday, June 9th, 2024.... -
Video: Mixed Reactions Trail As Bride Refuses To Kiss Her Groom On Their Wedding Day
A trending video of an African bride refusing to kiss her groom on their wedding day sparks discussion online as many speculate on early separation.The viral clip shows the couple standing at the altar after exchanging their vows and ready to exchange kisses when the bride instantly turned her face... -
Death Of Andrew Ochekwo, Suspect In The Disappearance Of Two Friends - IGP Orders Investigation
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding thenalleged murder of Andrew Ochekwo, the prime suspect in the disappearance of two friends, Celine and Afiba,A statement released by the police Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiw... -
EFCC Assembles a Team to Investigate El-Rufai, Others Over Reported N423 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N423 billion by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and several high-ranking officials from his administration. This investigation will involve summoning El-Rufai and vari... -
Senator Ned Nwoko Advocates For Creation Of Anioma State To Balance South-East Representation
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the Senate, has proposed a bill to create Anioma State to address historical and geopolitical imbalances in Nigeria.Ned Nwoko Calls For Creation Of Anioma State To Balance South-East RepresentationOn Monday, Nwoko announced on his X page that this prop... -
Nigeria Reps Seek Six Years Tenure For President And Governors
On Monday, June 10, Ikenga Ugochinyere, representing Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency in Imo State, addressed a news conference at the National Assembly in Abuja on behalf of 35 members of the House of Representatives. The group is advocating for amendments to the 1999 Constitution to... -
Beautiful South African Woman Allegedly Murdered By Her Boyfriend
A 31-year-old woman, Phume Nhlangulela, was murdered allegedly by her boyfriend in Inanda Township, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Women For Change advocacy group disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 10, 2024. According to the statement, after Phume went missing and her family started looki... -
Doctor Recalls A 'Strange Request' She Received From Her Cousin Struggling With Infertility
A Nigerian medical doctor, Obiama Onya, has taken to Facebook to recount a wierd request she received from her cousin who struggled with infertility. The cousin visited a pastor for miracles and was asked to bring a maternity gown belonging to to a relative who had no problems having childre... -
Minimum Wage: "Why We Cannot Embark On Strike" – Labour Reveals
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has revealed why it can't embark on another strike action over new minimum wage. According to NLC, it's not going on another strike yet. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this known during a press conference on Monday. According to Ajaero, the figures the Trip... -
2026 WCQ: "Super Eagles Reflection Of Nigerian Government" – Rapper Illbliss
Popular rapper Tobechukwu Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has said the Super Eagles are a reflection of the Nigerian government.He noted that the team is “lethargic, inconsistent and confused” like the country’s government.The ‘Aye Po Gan’ hitmaker stated this while reacting to Super Eagles’ emb... -
Local Govts Cannot Pay N62,000 Minimum Wage - ALGON President
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has raised concerns about the feasibility of implementing the proposed N62,000 minimum wage for local council workers. According to Mr. Aminu Muazu-Maifata, the National President of ALGON, the financial constraints faced by local councils make... -
Tinubu’s Government Doing Everything Wrong Says Ex Jigawa Gov. Sule Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has slammed President Bola Tinubu. According to him, Tinubu became the President of Nigeria by luck. This is even as he said that Tinubu’s government is doing everything wrong. Lamido made these assertions on Monday while fielding questions on Channels... -
2 Bida Polytechnic Students Found Dead In A Room In Niger State
Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, have been found dead in a room at the FMC Quarters in Bida town, within the Bida Local Government Area of the state.The lifeless bodies of the students, simply identified as Mr Bam and a female student, Aisha, were reportedly discovered on... -
Protest Rocks Ondo State Over EFCC Arrest Of Groom, 127 Suspected Internet Fraudsters
Akure-Youths in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have protested the arrest of 127 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, operatives at the weekend.Recall that security personnel raided two nightclubs in the metropolis , arresting a groom-to... -
Democracy Day: Nigerian Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating Nigerians on the occasion.In a statement signed b... -
Court Restrains EFCC From Arresting Kwankwaso And Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been barred by a Kano High Court sitting at Audu Bako Secretariat from arresting, detaining, harassing, intimidating or inviting the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Musa Kwan... -
How Gunmen Reportedly Kidnap Polythecnic Student, 25 Others In Nasarawa
Thirty travellers including several students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, were on Friday, kidnapped along Abuja-Nasarawa Highway.According to sources who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the situation, the kidnappers ambushed the vehicles carrying the travelers and forced... -
Sad As Final Year A’Ibom Poly Student, Saviour Shot Dead While Defending His Phone From Robbers
A final-year Electrical Electronics student at the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in the Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, was shot dead by suspected armed robbers.The victim simply identified as Saviour, was claimed to have been shot at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday outside his previous home i...
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